Who Invented the Bicycle Kick?: Soccer's Greatest Legends and Lore - Paul Simpson, Uli Hesse

Where did Ronaldo learn his signature shuffle? Who first developed the Brazilian style? And why are Italian fans called tifosi? Get ready for World Cup fever by reading Who Invented the Bicycle Kick?: Soccer’s Greatest Legends and Lore (Wm.  Morrow, $14.99),by Paul Simpson and Uli Hesse. This compact book, packed with trivia, will regale you with everything you always wanted to know—and never knew you were missing—about the global history of soccer. Heroes and bad boys; personalities and hidden talents; unforgettable matches and unbelievable shots; original maneuvers and unusual nicknames; curses and streaks—it’s all in here.